Folk Magic Books - History and Regional

Wherein Cory discusses seven of the best books for getting started with a serious study of folk magic in North America. These books focus on history and folklore according to regions, and include texts that are mainly academic as well as a few that are more accessible and easy to read.
Books listed:
Grimoires, by Owen Davies (bookshop.org/a...)
America Bewitched, by Owen Davies (bookshop.org/a...)
Worlds of Wonder, Days of Judgement, by David Hall (bookshop.org/a...)
Witchcraft in Early North America, by Alison Games (bookshop.org/a...)
American Regional Folklore, by Terry Ann Mood (bookshop.org/a...)
Buying the Wind, by Richard Dorson (bookshop.org/a...)
The Silver Bullet, by Hubert J. Davis (amzn.to/3jjGE9B)
Please note that clicking on affiliate links helps to support this channel and provides financial compensation to the channel owners.
And, shamelessly, I’d recommend my own book, too.
Buy the book (Bookshop): bookshop.org/a...
Buy the book (Amazon): amzn.to/3fibcpr
Buy the book (B&N): www.barnesandn...
Support us on Patreon: / newworldwitchery
Follow us on Twitter: / nwwitchery
Follow us on Facebook: / newworldwitchery
Follow us on Instagram: / newworldwitchery
Subscribe to our podcast: www.newworldwit...

[@toriwork8891]

I can't wait to see the regional videos. I love folklore (and myth and legend) from a historical and storytelling perspective. When you type "North American folklore' into Amazon or Goodreads or what have you, thousands of books show up and there's no way to know easily which ones are worthwhile. I find videos like yours invaluable to help me find ones that have real depth and insight and not just the same basics you can find anywhere.

[@emmayoungblood5131]

I'm glad you recommended Owen Davies' Grimoires because that was the first book that popped into my head when you mentioned that his History of Witchcraft was very European centered.

[@ultravioletpisces3666]

3:54 book recommendations start

[@m.appleton9956]

I am just coming here to admit that I have your book checked out from the library and decided, on a whim and after having only read one chapter, to watch this video. I’m so glad I did! I really enjoy and appreciate your content, and I have to say that you’re just so darn charming, and just a wee bit nerdy (a compliment), and I now cannot wait to read the rest of your book. Keep up the good work!

[@koungson]

Thanks for posting this. I really enjoy your videos and they have a very academic vibe.

[@povfwm12]

I’m very interested in the folk magic used by Joseph Smith and the Mormons in the 1800’s. They used folk magic to find buried treasure. Do you have any resources?